Keto / Low Carb / Sugar Free Option
"A healthy low-carb recipe on a traditional Mexican fav!"
Three Cheese Spinach Quesadilla
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
16 oz Frozen Spinach Thawed
1/2 cup Mozzerella Cheese Shredded
1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
4 Low Carb Tortillas
4 tsp Butter
4 oz Marinara Sauce, Optional for dipping
Instructions:
Preheat frying pan on medium-low heat.
Remove frozen spinach from packaging. Microwave oh high in a microwave safe bowl for 4 minutes.
Drain spinach, pressing out as much water as possible.
Combine cheese in bowl to mix.
Butter one side of each tortilla with 1 tsp of butter.
Place one tortilla butter side down in frying pan.
Place 1/4 of shredded cheese on tortilla, add 1/2 of the spinach, top with 1/4 more of the shredded cheese. Place second tortilla butter side up on top of cheese layer.
Fry in pan for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Flip and repeat.
Repeat process with second quesadilla.
Remove from pan, cut in half and half again giving you 4 slices.
Serve with warm marinara sauce, (optional).
"Preparation Tip: To drain spinach, place in clean kitchen towel and squeeze until completely drained.
Additional Serving Option: Pizza Style Quesadilla Add 20 Slices Pepperoni Sliced and 1/4 Cup Sliced Black Olives during step 7."
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